The Fournier Street elevation of the Great Synagogue

Date:
24 Mar 1957
Location:
Great Synagogue, Fournier Street, Spitalfields, Tower Hamlets, Greater London Authority, E1
Reference:
GOM01/05/060/30
Type:
Photograph (Negative)
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Description

The Great Synagogue began life as a Huguenot church designed by Thomas Stibbs in 1743. In 1897 it became a synagogue and then in the late 20th century the Brick Lane Jamme Masjid Mosque reflecting the changing populations of the area.

Content

This is part of the Volume: GOM01/05/060 A packet of 35mm strip negatives including views around London; within the Series: GOM01/05 Andor Gomme Collection: 35mm strip negatives; within the Collection: GOM01 Andor Gomme collection

Rights

© Historic England Archive

People & Organisations

Photographer: Gomme, Austin Harvey (Andor)

Keywords

Georgian Synagogue, Georgian Huguenot Church